If the Suzuki-Toyota alliance gives products to us, it would work to our advantage. The discussion was under process with Suzuki to use platforms for electric vehicles, added Toyota Kirloskar Motor vice-chairman.

It will continue to focus on the action points to align with the government objectives of reducing oil imports and minimizing pollution, said Shekar Viswanathan, vice-chairman & whole-time director, Toyota Kirloskar Motor.

The event aimed at engaging and educating airport taxi drivers about traffic safety challenges and the critical importance of making Indian roads safer with a more responsible and sensible safety behavior.

Key decisions on the Revenue Neutral Rate, number of tax slabs, subsuming of Central and State based taxes amongst others are just a few of the big and difficult tasks, which will have to be completed in the next few months.

Another Japanese maker Honda, which had shifted focus on diesel in the last two-to-three years, is also disappointed with the slump in demand for diesel cars and has said it has disrupted the company's sales plans in India.

The alarming rise in pollution in the capital and areas around it has been a major source of concern for most residents here. The Supreme Court has banned registration of diesel-run cars above 2000cc in NCR till March 31, and then extended it.

The Rally is organised as the first step towards facilitating sub-regional connectivity, better opportunities and improved people-to-people interactions between the four participating countries - Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal.

"We have a long-term relationship with Kirloskar and we are happy with the present arrangement. Neither we are planning to increase our stake to 100 per cent nor they are looking at exiting the partnership," said Toyota Kirloskar Motor managing director Naomi Ishii.

Recalls related to Japanese airbag maker Takata, which have been staggered out over the past three years, may continue for the next 12 to 18 months as global disclosures dictate local recall policies, say top auto industry sources.

In fact, segment leaders like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Hero MotoCorp have reported de-growth of 34.3 per cent, 45 per cent and 20 per cent, respectively giving a clear indication of a prolonged slowdown in the sector.